Angels On Bare Skin is a solid face cleanser containing gently exfoliating ground almonds, deep-cleansing kaolin, balancing lavender
oil and flowers (to which Angels On Bare Skin owes the bulk of its fragrance), and softening rose oil and glycerine. To apply, simply
take a bit in your hands, wet it, and it will become creamy, making it easily spreadable on your face. Some might say solid cleansers
are more difficult to apply, but I say bah! Solid cleansers allow for fewer chemicals and preservatives, and are therefore kinder to your
skin! But who, exactly, is this cleanser for? Lush’s websites often recommend this exfoliating cleanser for all skin types. Meanwhile,
the Lush Times rarely indicates the type of skin this cleanser was designed for, even as every other cleanser on the page has a
recommended skin type listed in large font above their descriptions! To make matters even more confusing, if you look at the actual
labeled pot, you’ll usually find a discreet recommendation for “normal to dry” skin. Well, there's a reason for all of this confusion:
admittedly, Lush more often than not focuses on creating products to address specific problems rather than blanketed labels of
types. And this has never been more true than in Angels On Bare Skin's case. Dry to normal skin can expect to feel smooth and soft,
with the added benefit of disappearing fine lines (and that’s before you apply moisturiser), owed to no longer using a cleanser that
contains harsh, stripping chemical ingredients, but rather one that naturally removes dirt, makeup and oils. It then replaces them with
calming essential oils that work miracles not only on your face, but also on your mind. (And “mind” you – he he – that lavender is a
wonderful aid in getting a good night’s sleep; all the more reason to cease committing the cardinal sin of going to bed with your
makeup on!) Additionally, a brighter colour can be expected where your overall complexion is concerned; after about a week of use, an
innocent, radiant glow will be permanently fitted to your face, even first thing in the morning when you’d normally expect to look and feel
haggard. Oily or combination skin can also use Angels On Bare Skin, especially if prone to sensitivity -- whether experienced year
round or solely with the chafing cold of winter. In fact, oily skin is typically more prone to sensitivity than any other: not only is it often
thinner, but the tough cleansers assigned to it can irritate and dehydrate its outermost layers, while deeper layers compensate by
producing all that much more sebum. This results in the Catch 22 of superficial tightness and itchiness combined with the ongoing
problem of blemishes and clogged, enlarged pores. Angels On Bare Skin can address these contradictions; however, a little
accommodation will generally be required for the oilier among us. Though this cleanser will calm irritable surface skin and initially
lessen the appearance of acne thanks to rebalancing lavender, with prolonged use you may notice a negative reversal of these effects
due to this being a slightly oilier cleanser overall. Therefore, you'll likely have to do two things. First, to attain the best of both worlds,
you'll want to couple this with your usual stronger cleanser: for example, opting for a milder Angels On Bare Skin wash in the morning
and Ocean Salt, Coalface, or Herbalism in the evenings to remove a day’s worth of makeup and grime. Second, you may wish to
altogether pass on moisturiser, with your having the advantage of viewing this as a convenient two-in-one product, especially where
your T-zone is concerned. (For example, I have unbelievably oily skin, and if I follow this cleanser with moisturiser – especially one
that is not entirely oil free – I can become a glistening grease pit by midday, from which negative side effects accumulate. In fact, when
my skin is at its most sensitive, Angels works best for me when coupled with nothing more than Lush's softening rose and lavender
Eau Roma Toner, this definitely being worth a try.) Summed up, this cleanser can solve problems associated with all skin types; it just
takes a bit of know-how at the oilier end of the skin care spectrum. Hence the Lush Times' apparent hesitancy to definitively label
Angels On Bare Skin's natural effectiveness as being suitable for only some or simply all.
oil and flowers (to which Angels On Bare Skin owes the bulk of its fragrance), and softening rose oil and glycerine. To apply, simply
take a bit in your hands, wet it, and it will become creamy, making it easily spreadable on your face. Some might say solid cleansers
are more difficult to apply, but I say bah! Solid cleansers allow for fewer chemicals and preservatives, and are therefore kinder to your
skin! But who, exactly, is this cleanser for? Lush’s websites often recommend this exfoliating cleanser for all skin types. Meanwhile,
the Lush Times rarely indicates the type of skin this cleanser was designed for, even as every other cleanser on the page has a
recommended skin type listed in large font above their descriptions! To make matters even more confusing, if you look at the actual
labeled pot, you’ll usually find a discreet recommendation for “normal to dry” skin. Well, there's a reason for all of this confusion:
admittedly, Lush more often than not focuses on creating products to address specific problems rather than blanketed labels of
types. And this has never been more true than in Angels On Bare Skin's case. Dry to normal skin can expect to feel smooth and soft,
with the added benefit of disappearing fine lines (and that’s before you apply moisturiser), owed to no longer using a cleanser that
contains harsh, stripping chemical ingredients, but rather one that naturally removes dirt, makeup and oils. It then replaces them with
calming essential oils that work miracles not only on your face, but also on your mind. (And “mind” you – he he – that lavender is a
wonderful aid in getting a good night’s sleep; all the more reason to cease committing the cardinal sin of going to bed with your
makeup on!) Additionally, a brighter colour can be expected where your overall complexion is concerned; after about a week of use, an
innocent, radiant glow will be permanently fitted to your face, even first thing in the morning when you’d normally expect to look and feel
haggard. Oily or combination skin can also use Angels On Bare Skin, especially if prone to sensitivity -- whether experienced year
round or solely with the chafing cold of winter. In fact, oily skin is typically more prone to sensitivity than any other: not only is it often
thinner, but the tough cleansers assigned to it can irritate and dehydrate its outermost layers, while deeper layers compensate by
producing all that much more sebum. This results in the Catch 22 of superficial tightness and itchiness combined with the ongoing
problem of blemishes and clogged, enlarged pores. Angels On Bare Skin can address these contradictions; however, a little
accommodation will generally be required for the oilier among us. Though this cleanser will calm irritable surface skin and initially
lessen the appearance of acne thanks to rebalancing lavender, with prolonged use you may notice a negative reversal of these effects
due to this being a slightly oilier cleanser overall. Therefore, you'll likely have to do two things. First, to attain the best of both worlds,
you'll want to couple this with your usual stronger cleanser: for example, opting for a milder Angels On Bare Skin wash in the morning
and Ocean Salt, Coalface, or Herbalism in the evenings to remove a day’s worth of makeup and grime. Second, you may wish to
altogether pass on moisturiser, with your having the advantage of viewing this as a convenient two-in-one product, especially where
your T-zone is concerned. (For example, I have unbelievably oily skin, and if I follow this cleanser with moisturiser – especially one
that is not entirely oil free – I can become a glistening grease pit by midday, from which negative side effects accumulate. In fact, when
my skin is at its most sensitive, Angels works best for me when coupled with nothing more than Lush's softening rose and lavender
Eau Roma Toner, this definitely being worth a try.) Summed up, this cleanser can solve problems associated with all skin types; it just
takes a bit of know-how at the oilier end of the skin care spectrum. Hence the Lush Times' apparent hesitancy to definitively label
Angels On Bare Skin's natural effectiveness as being suitable for only some or simply all.
"If you like piña coladas and getting caught in the rain..." Has there ever been a facial cleanser that's smelled quite as delicious as
Lush's Baby Face Cleaning Bar? I'm willing to bet that there hasn't. On top of a base of nourishing cocoa and shea butters, this bar
also contains coconut oil and toning tangerine, giving you a deliciously sweet tropical fragrance. As you massage it onto your skin, you
find yourself unable to cease and desist until next thing you know, your face is buried under an inch of addictive oils! But gosh darn it,
you smell fantastic, and truth be told, no matter your skin type, chances are you won't pay a price for such moments of weakness.
Because unlike Lush's oil-based Ultra Bland Cleanser, Baby Face's butters rinse away quite easily, this holding true for all skin types.
Simply rub this bar onto your face, massage with your hands, and rinse with a warmly wet washcloth. Of course, Baby Face will leave
dry skin feeling like its died and gone to heaven, full stop. At the other end of the spectrum, oily skin will surprisingly feel soft, clean,
and firm, no moisturiser necessary when used on its own. That's not to say I'd recommend Baby Face as a twice daily cleanser for oily
skin, as there are better options out there to address its specific needs, and regular use of Baby Face without its being coupled with a
deep cleanser on blemish-prone skin can indeed lead to flare ups over time. But as a nightly makeup remover followed by a cleanser
like Ocean Salt and a spritz of Tea Tree Water Toner, you too can benefit (and smell like a scrumptious piña colada). That said, no
matter the skin type seeking to use Baby Face primarily as a makeup remover, a follow-up with your usual cleanser may still be
worthwhile: though Baby Face will remove all lip colour and face makeup with ease, you may still find a bit of black residue when
confronted with heavier mascaras. Yet being particularly gentle, all are guaranteed to feel quite pleased with the balmy smoothing
effects it has on the more fragile tissues around the eyes. If you don't happen to wear a resilient brand of mascara, consider yourself
lucky and try to avoid double cleansing the eyes: leave Baby Face to work its magic as a great anti-aging tool for brightening the
frames of those sparkling windows to your soul.
Lush's Baby Face Cleaning Bar? I'm willing to bet that there hasn't. On top of a base of nourishing cocoa and shea butters, this bar
also contains coconut oil and toning tangerine, giving you a deliciously sweet tropical fragrance. As you massage it onto your skin, you
find yourself unable to cease and desist until next thing you know, your face is buried under an inch of addictive oils! But gosh darn it,
you smell fantastic, and truth be told, no matter your skin type, chances are you won't pay a price for such moments of weakness.
Because unlike Lush's oil-based Ultra Bland Cleanser, Baby Face's butters rinse away quite easily, this holding true for all skin types.
Simply rub this bar onto your face, massage with your hands, and rinse with a warmly wet washcloth. Of course, Baby Face will leave
dry skin feeling like its died and gone to heaven, full stop. At the other end of the spectrum, oily skin will surprisingly feel soft, clean,
and firm, no moisturiser necessary when used on its own. That's not to say I'd recommend Baby Face as a twice daily cleanser for oily
skin, as there are better options out there to address its specific needs, and regular use of Baby Face without its being coupled with a
deep cleanser on blemish-prone skin can indeed lead to flare ups over time. But as a nightly makeup remover followed by a cleanser
like Ocean Salt and a spritz of Tea Tree Water Toner, you too can benefit (and smell like a scrumptious piña colada). That said, no
matter the skin type seeking to use Baby Face primarily as a makeup remover, a follow-up with your usual cleanser may still be
worthwhile: though Baby Face will remove all lip colour and face makeup with ease, you may still find a bit of black residue when
confronted with heavier mascaras. Yet being particularly gentle, all are guaranteed to feel quite pleased with the balmy smoothing
effects it has on the more fragile tissues around the eyes. If you don't happen to wear a resilient brand of mascara, consider yourself
lucky and try to avoid double cleansing the eyes: leave Baby Face to work its magic as a great anti-aging tool for brightening the
frames of those sparkling windows to your soul.
(Discontinued in 2002) – A milky lotion that gets its light beige-yellow colouring from the inclusion of natural saffron, Lush intends
Draught Of Immortality as a reasonably priced two-in-one cleanser and moisturiser that is especially suitable to young, oily skin and
most notably, students with this particular skin type who live on a tight budget. Students also have a tendency to live an on-the-go
lifestyle that doesn't always include a skin care routine at the end of a late night's studying -- or partying -- and Draught of Immortality
aims to accommodate that lifestyle in as simple a format as possible. Yet though its base primarily consists of astringent carnation
water, the vast majority of the other ingredients are moisturising rather than clarifying, leading Draught Of Immortality to be a rather
mild cleanser. And though it contains softening linseed and easily absorbed jojoba oil (which is the closest to matching the natural
oils produced by the skin), the addition of cocoa butter can often be a bit too heavy for oily, acne prone skin. Combine this rich butter
with the aforementioned weak cleansing action, and you've got a product that's better suited to those with a certain type of combination
skin: problems occur more with the drier areas of the skin, and though the T-Zone certainly behaves in a contradictory fashion that
can't quite handle products for drier skin types, its sebum production isn't unusually hyperactive or prone to blemishes. For these
people, this latherless cleanser, removed with a cotton ball soaked with a toner (such as Tea Tree Water) will be beneficial. For the
younger (traditionally acne prone) folks for whom this product is intended, they may have to somewhat defeat the convenient purpose
of this two-in-one product, as they will likely fair far better when preempting Draught Of Immortality with a stronger, deeper cleanser.
Afterwards, they may wish to simply rely on Draught Of Immortality as a second, lighter wash to remove any remaining traces of
residue and to act as a light moisturiser that will simultaneously soothe the epidermis and replace any essential oils that may have
been lost to the more potently purifying, problem solving cleanser of their choice.
Draught Of Immortality as a reasonably priced two-in-one cleanser and moisturiser that is especially suitable to young, oily skin and
most notably, students with this particular skin type who live on a tight budget. Students also have a tendency to live an on-the-go
lifestyle that doesn't always include a skin care routine at the end of a late night's studying -- or partying -- and Draught of Immortality
aims to accommodate that lifestyle in as simple a format as possible. Yet though its base primarily consists of astringent carnation
water, the vast majority of the other ingredients are moisturising rather than clarifying, leading Draught Of Immortality to be a rather
mild cleanser. And though it contains softening linseed and easily absorbed jojoba oil (which is the closest to matching the natural
oils produced by the skin), the addition of cocoa butter can often be a bit too heavy for oily, acne prone skin. Combine this rich butter
with the aforementioned weak cleansing action, and you've got a product that's better suited to those with a certain type of combination
skin: problems occur more with the drier areas of the skin, and though the T-Zone certainly behaves in a contradictory fashion that
can't quite handle products for drier skin types, its sebum production isn't unusually hyperactive or prone to blemishes. For these
people, this latherless cleanser, removed with a cotton ball soaked with a toner (such as Tea Tree Water) will be beneficial. For the
younger (traditionally acne prone) folks for whom this product is intended, they may have to somewhat defeat the convenient purpose
of this two-in-one product, as they will likely fair far better when preempting Draught Of Immortality with a stronger, deeper cleanser.
Afterwards, they may wish to simply rely on Draught Of Immortality as a second, lighter wash to remove any remaining traces of
residue and to act as a light moisturiser that will simultaneously soothe the epidermis and replace any essential oils that may have
been lost to the more potently purifying, problem solving cleanser of their choice.
Herbalism is a deep-cleansing, kaolin clay based solid cleanser for oily and blemish prone skin, packed with rose, marigold, and
chamomile petals which tend to give this product a very short shelf life. (So don't be surprised if with sparing use, you increasingly
have to pull brown, deadened petals out of your pot.) Primarily fragranced with rose and chamomile, Herbalism exfoliates the skin with
ground almonds and rice bran. Rose absolute and nettle then purge the skin of toxins and antiseptic sage, marigold, and rosemary
go to work as a team of anti-bacterial astringents. Once they've done their business, chamomile then further addresses blemishes
with her special skill of calming inflammation. Because mind you, acne really is ultimately owed to irritation and inflammation, which
is why aggressively scrubbing it is generally not a good idea -- such an action only exacerbates the problem. Hence, even with all of
Herbalism's wonderful oil-controlling, anti-blemish ingredients working wonders to deep cleanse pores and prevent acne, you may
often find that larger, pre-existing blemishes appear to be out of Herbalism's league. Once acne rears its ugly head (no pun intended),
relying on Herbalism's grainy exfoliating ingredients as a regular once to twice daily cleanser can often prolong the natural healing
process; hence, it's best to use a non-scrubby cleanser for a few days so as not to constantly aggravate it. Additionally, for those with
full-on oily skin, it's best to follow this cleanser with a very mild, entirely oil-free moisturiser, because though all of the aforementioned
ingredients have antiseptic traits, almost all of them are equally effective for use in products for dry skin and are traditionally used as
such. For example, rose is also a softener, chamomile nourishes to heal sensitivity and cracked skin, nettle and marigold are often
used to treat eczema and skin flaking caused by dryness, and sage is known to be particularly affective in the treatment of psoriasis.
Hence, though effectively acting as a purifying cleanser, Herbalism also has a tendency to leave the skin quite moisturised after
washing, to the point of feeling as though lotion has already been applied to the face. For some, following Herbalism with an actual
moisturiser can then seem like overkill, while problems associated with excess oil production fail to be corrected. Therefore, instead
of following this cleanser with Lush's Enzymion Moisturiser for oily skin, try a spritz with their enzymatic Tea Tree Water Toner, and
opt for a strictly oil-free moisturiser if necessary. In fact, to counter this cleanser's oilier nature, you may even wish to insert a twice
weekly glycolic wash into your regimen for optimum results. In which case, I strongly recommend B. Kamins' Bio-Maple Day Lotion
(oil-free, SPF 15, with antioxidant protection), and Peter Thomas Roth's Glycolic Acid 3% Facial Wash as a supplemental cleanser for
twice weekly use.
chamomile petals which tend to give this product a very short shelf life. (So don't be surprised if with sparing use, you increasingly
have to pull brown, deadened petals out of your pot.) Primarily fragranced with rose and chamomile, Herbalism exfoliates the skin with
ground almonds and rice bran. Rose absolute and nettle then purge the skin of toxins and antiseptic sage, marigold, and rosemary
go to work as a team of anti-bacterial astringents. Once they've done their business, chamomile then further addresses blemishes
with her special skill of calming inflammation. Because mind you, acne really is ultimately owed to irritation and inflammation, which
is why aggressively scrubbing it is generally not a good idea -- such an action only exacerbates the problem. Hence, even with all of
Herbalism's wonderful oil-controlling, anti-blemish ingredients working wonders to deep cleanse pores and prevent acne, you may
often find that larger, pre-existing blemishes appear to be out of Herbalism's league. Once acne rears its ugly head (no pun intended),
relying on Herbalism's grainy exfoliating ingredients as a regular once to twice daily cleanser can often prolong the natural healing
process; hence, it's best to use a non-scrubby cleanser for a few days so as not to constantly aggravate it. Additionally, for those with
full-on oily skin, it's best to follow this cleanser with a very mild, entirely oil-free moisturiser, because though all of the aforementioned
ingredients have antiseptic traits, almost all of them are equally effective for use in products for dry skin and are traditionally used as
such. For example, rose is also a softener, chamomile nourishes to heal sensitivity and cracked skin, nettle and marigold are often
used to treat eczema and skin flaking caused by dryness, and sage is known to be particularly affective in the treatment of psoriasis.
Hence, though effectively acting as a purifying cleanser, Herbalism also has a tendency to leave the skin quite moisturised after
washing, to the point of feeling as though lotion has already been applied to the face. For some, following Herbalism with an actual
moisturiser can then seem like overkill, while problems associated with excess oil production fail to be corrected. Therefore, instead
of following this cleanser with Lush's Enzymion Moisturiser for oily skin, try a spritz with their enzymatic Tea Tree Water Toner, and
opt for a strictly oil-free moisturiser if necessary. In fact, to counter this cleanser's oilier nature, you may even wish to insert a twice
weekly glycolic wash into your regimen for optimum results. In which case, I strongly recommend B. Kamins' Bio-Maple Day Lotion
(oil-free, SPF 15, with antioxidant protection), and Peter Thomas Roth's Glycolic Acid 3% Facial Wash as a supplemental cleanser for
twice weekly use.
I can say with total confidence that there isn’t a deep-cleansing face mask on the market that’s as effective as Mask Of Magnaminty.
And there are few, if any, on the market that work as a genuine 2-in-one exfoliant and mask the way Mask Of Magnaminty does. This is
pure Lush skin care genius: oil absorbent china clay and talc, rehydrating & redness reducing honey, exfoliating aduki beans,
hydrating glycerine, vitamin-rich evening primrose, decongestant & vasoconstrictive peppermint, and soothing marigold and vanilla.
Simply put, Mask Of Magnaminty is all things to all people: dry skin is smoothed and softened, oily skin is left without a trace of deep-
down dirt, pores are tightened, texture is evened, and vibrancy is returned. The fragrance is primarily owned by sweet aduki beans,
peppermint, and vanilla oils, which impart a just-sweet-enough chocolate mint air that lifts the mood, curing both mind and body of jet
lag, hangovers, irritability, depression, boredom…the list goes on and on. Once applied, you might find it hard to rinse it away for fear
of losing its cooling, tingling, eye-opening sensation, and if you’re like me, you’ll stubbornly leave it on waaaay too long, until clumps of
aduki beans begin to fall into your lap, reminding you of that scary-as-all-get-out skin peeling scene from Poltergeist (and yet that won’t
stop you from doing it again and again.) Apply liberally, leave on for 15-20 minutes maximum, and then rinse in circular motions to get
the most out of aduki beans’ exfoliating action. I guarantee your skin will never have felt better. In fact, I guarantee that this will be one of
those Lush products that you become utterly addicted to, turning hysterical when your pot is half empty, let alone when you run out.
Stock up on this one; keep it with you always. Secretly declare your love to it, kiss it gently each night, shower it with gifts at every
holiday. (No, I didn’t get carried away right there. Buy a pot o’ this stuff, and you’ll see for yourself why not.)
And there are few, if any, on the market that work as a genuine 2-in-one exfoliant and mask the way Mask Of Magnaminty does. This is
pure Lush skin care genius: oil absorbent china clay and talc, rehydrating & redness reducing honey, exfoliating aduki beans,
hydrating glycerine, vitamin-rich evening primrose, decongestant & vasoconstrictive peppermint, and soothing marigold and vanilla.
Simply put, Mask Of Magnaminty is all things to all people: dry skin is smoothed and softened, oily skin is left without a trace of deep-
down dirt, pores are tightened, texture is evened, and vibrancy is returned. The fragrance is primarily owned by sweet aduki beans,
peppermint, and vanilla oils, which impart a just-sweet-enough chocolate mint air that lifts the mood, curing both mind and body of jet
lag, hangovers, irritability, depression, boredom…the list goes on and on. Once applied, you might find it hard to rinse it away for fear
of losing its cooling, tingling, eye-opening sensation, and if you’re like me, you’ll stubbornly leave it on waaaay too long, until clumps of
aduki beans begin to fall into your lap, reminding you of that scary-as-all-get-out skin peeling scene from Poltergeist (and yet that won’t
stop you from doing it again and again.) Apply liberally, leave on for 15-20 minutes maximum, and then rinse in circular motions to get
the most out of aduki beans’ exfoliating action. I guarantee your skin will never have felt better. In fact, I guarantee that this will be one of
those Lush products that you become utterly addicted to, turning hysterical when your pot is half empty, let alone when you run out.
Stock up on this one; keep it with you always. Secretly declare your love to it, kiss it gently each night, shower it with gifts at every
holiday. (No, I didn’t get carried away right there. Buy a pot o’ this stuff, and you’ll see for yourself why not.)
Before I begin my review, there are a few things you MUST know about Ocean Salt cleanser. (Lush really should include this
information on the pot!) First, it’s best suited for once-a-day use on oily skin (sea salt is a little too abrasive for long term twice-daily
use in my well-studied opinion). And while dry skin can get away with using it as a weekly exfoliant, people with sensitive skin should
avoid Ocean Salt at all costs. If you sensitive folks don’t heed my warning, you’ll wind up with a face full of burning and won’t be able to
rinse this stuff off fast enough. Second, Ocean Salt comes as a tub of white cleansing cream topped with a thick bright blue layer of
sea salt. No matter your skin type, please be sure to stir your pot until the salt has been evenly distributed throughout; otherwise, your
skin will wind up chafed and dehydrated, as you’ll sadly be washing with coarse salt alone! With that advice out of the way, we now
return to our scheduled programming. Ocean Salt is a fabulous deep-cleansing scrub, with oil-absorptive, exfoliating sea salt (hence
the name), astringent and antiseptic grapefruit & lime, and decongestant violet leaf. This is a super strong cleanser, but unlike most
similar strength cleansers on the market, it won’t dry out surface skin. What renders all of those heavy duty oil-combatant ingredients
suitable for daily and occasional use by oily and dry skins respectively is the addition of nourishing avocado & seaweed and the rich oil
of coconut fat, all of which impart a healthy glow and a silky smooth finish, replacing necessary moisture to surface skin where salts &
citruses have immaculately removed it. As for fragrance, Ocean Salt’s unisex scent is much like a margarita, but unless you’re the type
who likes to lick the rim of your salt-trimmed glass, do be careful not to get this cleanser on your lips, as it can taste like a mouthful of
ocean water (with five times the salt).
information on the pot!) First, it’s best suited for once-a-day use on oily skin (sea salt is a little too abrasive for long term twice-daily
use in my well-studied opinion). And while dry skin can get away with using it as a weekly exfoliant, people with sensitive skin should
avoid Ocean Salt at all costs. If you sensitive folks don’t heed my warning, you’ll wind up with a face full of burning and won’t be able to
rinse this stuff off fast enough. Second, Ocean Salt comes as a tub of white cleansing cream topped with a thick bright blue layer of
sea salt. No matter your skin type, please be sure to stir your pot until the salt has been evenly distributed throughout; otherwise, your
skin will wind up chafed and dehydrated, as you’ll sadly be washing with coarse salt alone! With that advice out of the way, we now
return to our scheduled programming. Ocean Salt is a fabulous deep-cleansing scrub, with oil-absorptive, exfoliating sea salt (hence
the name), astringent and antiseptic grapefruit & lime, and decongestant violet leaf. This is a super strong cleanser, but unlike most
similar strength cleansers on the market, it won’t dry out surface skin. What renders all of those heavy duty oil-combatant ingredients
suitable for daily and occasional use by oily and dry skins respectively is the addition of nourishing avocado & seaweed and the rich oil
of coconut fat, all of which impart a healthy glow and a silky smooth finish, replacing necessary moisture to surface skin where salts &
citruses have immaculately removed it. As for fragrance, Ocean Salt’s unisex scent is much like a margarita, but unless you’re the type
who likes to lick the rim of your salt-trimmed glass, do be careful not to get this cleanser on your lips, as it can taste like a mouthful of
ocean water (with five times the salt).
(Discontinued in 2001) – Seaweed Sushi is a fresh, seaside-scented solid cleanser of oil-controlling lavender and lime wrapped and
rolled in sheets of nourishing seaweed and sliced to look just like a yummy sushi roll. Yet while this cleanser is intended for oilier
skin, it’s generally not a good choice for oily skin that can claim even a smidgeon of sensitivity. With its most abundant ingredient being
ground rice, Seaweed Sushi is an incomparably intense exfoliant with a scratchier texture that can be irritating for some. Along the
same vein, this cleanser tends to be quite grainy, to the point where it’s quite a bit more difficult to use than Lush’s other solid
cleansers; where say, for example, Angels On Bare Skin becomes spreadably creamy when wet, Seaweed Sushi often does not, with
much of what you’re attempting to apply falling to the sink in thickened clumps. This leads to my final observation: this cleanser strikes
you as being all exfoliant and not enough, well…cleanser. The result: a spa-quality exfoliation (halfway rivaling the effects of costly
micro-dermabrasion) leaving your skin immaculately smooth, while pores still appear to be congested owed to a relative lack of
genuine deep-cleaning action.
rolled in sheets of nourishing seaweed and sliced to look just like a yummy sushi roll. Yet while this cleanser is intended for oilier
skin, it’s generally not a good choice for oily skin that can claim even a smidgeon of sensitivity. With its most abundant ingredient being
ground rice, Seaweed Sushi is an incomparably intense exfoliant with a scratchier texture that can be irritating for some. Along the
same vein, this cleanser tends to be quite grainy, to the point where it’s quite a bit more difficult to use than Lush’s other solid
cleansers; where say, for example, Angels On Bare Skin becomes spreadably creamy when wet, Seaweed Sushi often does not, with
much of what you’re attempting to apply falling to the sink in thickened clumps. This leads to my final observation: this cleanser strikes
you as being all exfoliant and not enough, well…cleanser. The result: a spa-quality exfoliation (halfway rivaling the effects of costly
micro-dermabrasion) leaving your skin immaculately smooth, while pores still appear to be congested owed to a relative lack of
genuine deep-cleaning action.
Unless you have extremely dry skin, this should not become your "usual" cleanser. Rather, for everyone else, Ultra Bland should be
seen solely as a makeup remover for use before your usual cleanser. And it should always be used very sparingly! (For normal skin,
you can use it to remove both eye and face makeup; combination to oily skin may wish to use Ultra Bland solely to remove eye
makeup.) This peanut-oil based cleanser is mega greasy to the point where it feels like you're putting pure oil on your face, much like
stage actors do to remove wax, grease, and oil based stage makeup (which is more like paint, actually, and a real pain in the
you-know-what to remove! And then once the makeup is removed, you have to find a way to remove the makeup remover! Ugh!!)
However, while Ultra Bland has that stage actors' makeup remover feel and is indeed good at removing foundation and so forth, I do
find that it's a bit lacking when it comes to removing various brands of waterproof mascara. (The better your mascara is at staying put
even through tears, the worse off Ultra Bland will be at removing it for you.) Plus, because of how you have to use Ultra Bland, things
can get tricky around the eye area, anyway: take a small bit of Ultra Bland, smooth it all over your face, and then rinse with a face cloth.
Seems simple enough, but Ultra Bland's oils can be a real doozy to rinse away -- you often feel an instinctive need to scrub it off with
that face cloth of yours. That's no good, especially for the delicate skin around your eyes and those with sensitive skin in general. And
depending on the strength of your usual cleanser, even a good follow-up wash seems unable to remove all of Ultra Bland's oils; over
time, this can become a real problem for oily, acne prone skin. Yet once you've rinsed it away and followed up with toner, skin is left
feeling baby soft, and moisturizer is unnecessary for all but very dry skin. To sum up, this is a decent face makeup remover that doesn't
easily adapt to all skin types, and an average eye makeup remover that can be a bit of a hassle to use in general.
seen solely as a makeup remover for use before your usual cleanser. And it should always be used very sparingly! (For normal skin,
you can use it to remove both eye and face makeup; combination to oily skin may wish to use Ultra Bland solely to remove eye
makeup.) This peanut-oil based cleanser is mega greasy to the point where it feels like you're putting pure oil on your face, much like
stage actors do to remove wax, grease, and oil based stage makeup (which is more like paint, actually, and a real pain in the
you-know-what to remove! And then once the makeup is removed, you have to find a way to remove the makeup remover! Ugh!!)
However, while Ultra Bland has that stage actors' makeup remover feel and is indeed good at removing foundation and so forth, I do
find that it's a bit lacking when it comes to removing various brands of waterproof mascara. (The better your mascara is at staying put
even through tears, the worse off Ultra Bland will be at removing it for you.) Plus, because of how you have to use Ultra Bland, things
can get tricky around the eye area, anyway: take a small bit of Ultra Bland, smooth it all over your face, and then rinse with a face cloth.
Seems simple enough, but Ultra Bland's oils can be a real doozy to rinse away -- you often feel an instinctive need to scrub it off with
that face cloth of yours. That's no good, especially for the delicate skin around your eyes and those with sensitive skin in general. And
depending on the strength of your usual cleanser, even a good follow-up wash seems unable to remove all of Ultra Bland's oils; over
time, this can become a real problem for oily, acne prone skin. Yet once you've rinsed it away and followed up with toner, skin is left
feeling baby soft, and moisturizer is unnecessary for all but very dry skin. To sum up, this is a decent face makeup remover that doesn't
easily adapt to all skin types, and an average eye makeup remover that can be a bit of a hassle to use in general.
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